Who are the Big Five Imprints?
Who are the Big Five? The “Big Five” is the term for the five huge players in book publishing, owning the lion’s share of the …
Interview with Author Susan Henderson
I met author Susan Henderson earlier this year at the Community of Writers summer writing workshop at Lake Tahoe, a transformational 10 days of intensive …
101 Perfect Gifts for Aspiring Authors
It’s that special time of year again: the frost is descending, the stores are blasting out their annual holiday songs, and the sweet, steady influx …
How Long Does It Take to Get a Book Deal with a Traditional Publisher?
If you are looking to go the traditional book publishing route with a traditional publisher, the length of time it takes to get a book …
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21 Best Plot Twist Books That Will Make You Say Wait…What?
When it comes to perfecting your craft, one of the best things you can do is read plot twist books – books that are so …
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How to Format Your Query Letter
There’s really only one way to format your query letter. The rules around formatting are hard, fast, and should be religiously followed if you want …
Interview with Author Suzanne Strempek Shea
Photo credit: Leon Nguyen. Author Suzanne Strempek Shea has a rich publishing history that speaks for itself: she is the author of eleven (eleven!) books …
Do You Need an Instagram Author Account?
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms and is widely regarded as one of the best platforms to build an audience. But …
How to Edit Your Query Letter
It can be tempting to add everything under the sun to your query letter. You’re passionate about your manuscript-novel-someday-book. You want to share that passion …
Interview with Author Courtney Maum
Author Courtney Maum is a publishing business boss. Quite possibly, she is the publishing business boss. I admit to being a huge admirer of her …